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senator durbin, thank you very much for joining us. i think one of the main questions i'm hearing is, what does this proposal mean for people living in this country illegally right now? what would happen to them? >> basically it would give them a chance to go through a criminal background check to make certain that there are no problems in terms of their background, to pay a fine, to pay their taxes, and then they would be here in a probationary status where they could not be deported. they could work. and we watched them as a number of other things evolve and progress under the bill. border security leading to green cards, leading to citizenship. >> woodruff: we hear some advocacy organizations saying, wait a minute. even that level of requirement is going to be a disincentive. they're not going to want to sign up if they have to pay a fine and so forth. >> well, i'll tell you. that's going to be part of it. we believe that these people who have lived here for so many years in fear and have tried to make a best of their lives and the
senator durbin, thank you very much for joining us. i think one of the main questions i'm hearing is, what does this proposal mean for people living in this country illegally right now? what would happen to them? >> basically it would give them a chance to go through a criminal background check to make certain that there are no problems in terms of their background, to pay a fine, to pay their taxes, and then they would be here in a probationary status where they could not be deported....
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senator durbin thank you very much for joining us. i think one of the main questions i'm hearing is, what does this proposal mean for people living in this country illegally right now? what would happen to them? >> basically it would give them a chance to go through a criminal background check to make certain that there are no problems in terms of their background, to pay a fine to pay their taxes, and then they would be here in a probationary status where they could not be deported. they could work. and we watched them as a number of other things evolve and progress under the bill. border security leading to green cards, leading to citizenship. >> woodruff: we hear some advocacy organizations saying, wait a minute. even that level of requirement is going to be a disincentive. they're not going to want to sign up if they have to pay a fine and so forth. >> well, i'll tell you. that's going to be part of it. we believe that these people who have lived here for so many years in fear and have tried to make a best of their lives and the l
senator durbin thank you very much for joining us. i think one of the main questions i'm hearing is, what does this proposal mean for people living in this country illegally right now? what would happen to them? >> basically it would give them a chance to go through a criminal background check to make certain that there are no problems in terms of their background, to pay a fine to pay their taxes, and then they would be here in a probationary status where they could not be deported. they...
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harder for the so-called dreamers that-- than dick durbin has and he will continue to be-- have the gratitude of many americans. my friend, senator rubio, who obviously is a new, but incredibly important voice in this whole issue of immigration reform, senator menendez has also played a key role and of course, senator graham, who is uncharacteristically absent from this gathering. as senator schumer mentioned, it's the first step in what will continue to be difficult, but achievable. i don't think i have to remind anyone, the last major attempt was over six years ago, now we will again attempt to commit the remaining resources needed to secure the border, modernize and streamline our current immigration system, and create a tough, but fair path to citizenship for those here illegally. and i would like to testify again, the security situation along the southwest border is not perfect, there remains several areas, particularly in arizona where people's homes are being invaded. where drug smugglers are crossing property every night and these citizens deserve the same level of security
harder for the so-called dreamers that-- than dick durbin has and he will continue to be-- have the gratitude of many americans. my friend, senator rubio, who obviously is a new, but incredibly important voice in this whole issue of immigration reform, senator menendez has also played a key role and of course, senator graham, who is uncharacteristically absent from this gathering. as senator schumer mentioned, it's the first step in what will continue to be difficult, but achievable. i don't...
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good to talk to senator dick durbin. in the next hour, we'll be joined in studio by senator jeff merkley from oregon, rising star in the democratic party and the united states senate. and then eleanor smeal from the feminist majority will be along to talk about women in combat. before we get back to the issues of the day, here you go. i'm telling you stories about identity theft keep popping up. this one a former middle school teacher has been sentenced to -- get this, five years in prison for using one of her children's social security numbers to obtain credit accounts that she couldn't pay back. stealing your kid's i.d.? that's pretty low! but so you need to be protective against members of your own family. i'm protected with lifelock ultimate. encourage you to look into the same. it is most comprehensive i.d. theft protection out there. even covers your bank accounts. of course, lifelock can't protect you or your bank account if you're not a member. call now. you mention press 60 and you'll get 60 riske-free days of l
good to talk to senator dick durbin. in the next hour, we'll be joined in studio by senator jeff merkley from oregon, rising star in the democratic party and the united states senate. and then eleanor smeal from the feminist majority will be along to talk about women in combat. before we get back to the issues of the day, here you go. i'm telling you stories about identity theft keep popping up. this one a former middle school teacher has been sentenced to -- get this, five years in prison for...
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senators john mccain and dick durbin say it's an issue which both sides are determined to compromise. >> how can we convince the republicans to a path to citizenship? >> i'll give you a little straight talk. look at the last election. look at the last election. we are losing dramatically the hispanic vote, which we think should be ours for a variety of reasons. and we've got to understand that. second of all, we can't go on forever with 11 million people living in this country in the shadows of an illegal status. we cannot forever have children who were born here, who were brought here by their parents when they were small children that live in the shadows as well. so i think the time is right. >> we are trying to work our way through some very difficult issues, but we are committed to a comprehensive approach to finally in this country have an immigration law that we can live with. we're putting as a high priority the unification of families, to make sure that families have a chance to come together. >>> the president has just outlined his own vision for immigration reform with a maj
senators john mccain and dick durbin say it's an issue which both sides are determined to compromise. >> how can we convince the republicans to a path to citizenship? >> i'll give you a little straight talk. look at the last election. look at the last election. we are losing dramatically the hispanic vote, which we think should be ours for a variety of reasons. and we've got to understand that. second of all, we can't go on forever with 11 million people living in this country in...
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i would like to thank the democratic leader dick durbin. there has not been anyone in america who has fought harder for the so-called dreamers that -- than dick durbin has. and he will continue to be -- have the gratitude of many americans. my friend senator rubio who obviously is a new but incredibly important voice in this whole issue of immigration reform, senator menendez also played a key role and, of course, senator graham, who is uncharacteristically absent from this gathering. as senator schumer mentioned, it is the first step in what will continue to be difficult, but achievable. and i don't think i have to remind anyone the last major attempt was over six years ago. now we will again attempt to commit the remaining resources needed to secure the border, modernize and streamline our current immigration system, and create a tough but fair path to citizenship for those here illegally. and i would like to testify again, security situation, along the southwest border, is not perfect. there remains several areas, particularly in arizona
i would like to thank the democratic leader dick durbin. there has not been anyone in america who has fought harder for the so-called dreamers that -- than dick durbin has. and he will continue to be -- have the gratitude of many americans. my friend senator rubio who obviously is a new but incredibly important voice in this whole issue of immigration reform, senator menendez also played a key role and, of course, senator graham, who is uncharacteristically absent from this gathering. as...
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in a few moments, illinois senator dick durbin will speak to us. one of the so-called gang of eight. one of the key players in drafting the immigration reform in the senate. >> before we talk to him, let's bring in christine romans with the day's top stories. good morning. >> good morning to both of you. a wave of protests despite mohamed morsi's 30-day curfew. they took to the streets in cairo and cities along the suez canal where they attempted to storm a prison. at least 45 people, including civilians and soldiers have been killed in egypt over the past few days in separate clashes. our ben wedeman live in cairo. ben, what are protesters demanding? >> a variety of demands, some are unhappy with the constitution. that was implemented in the beginning of december. some are protesting against 21 people sentenced to death for their alleged involvement in soccer riots a year ago. and many people are simply unhappy with the rule of mohamed morsi, who, of course, is backed by the muslim brotherhood. clashes have resumed in central cairo. really, the fo
in a few moments, illinois senator dick durbin will speak to us. one of the so-called gang of eight. one of the key players in drafting the immigration reform in the senate. >> before we talk to him, let's bring in christine romans with the day's top stories. good morning. >> good morning to both of you. a wave of protests despite mohamed morsi's 30-day curfew. they took to the streets in cairo and cities along the suez canal where they attempted to storm a prison. at least 45...
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the exact same issues and to be honest i frankly have little or no trust in senator schumer, senator durbin and president obama. i don't think they want to solve the issue, i think they want to politicize it. so my advice to republican lawmakers, proceed with caution. joining me now with reaction to today's announcement. senator marco rubio, senator, good visor bad advice? >> good advice. and thanks for having me on to talk about this important topic. i think it's a good moment to remind people and the country that the vast majority of favorites favor legal immigration and we don't have a legal immigration system that works right now and our problem with illegal immigration is that it undermines legal immigration. so we have 11 million people that are undocumented and we understand that we have to deal with this issue because we have 11 million people that by all accounts are going to be here the rest of their lives with or without documents, but our objection has been in the past that we can't do anything to deal with 11 million people that, number one, is unfair to people who have done i
the exact same issues and to be honest i frankly have little or no trust in senator schumer, senator durbin and president obama. i don't think they want to solve the issue, i think they want to politicize it. so my advice to republican lawmakers, proceed with caution. joining me now with reaction to today's announcement. senator marco rubio, senator, good visor bad advice? >> good advice. and thanks for having me on to talk about this important topic. i think it's a good moment to remind...
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. >> ifill: democrat dick durbin of illinois accused republicans of applying a double standard. >> i do want to make one point for the record here about whether the american people are told everything right away, in the right way, so that they can be fully informed. and i'd like to refer to five words for them to reflect on: iraqi weapons of mass destruction. we were told by every level government here there were iraqi weapons of mass destruction that justified a war, the invasion of the united states. we are still searching for those weapons. they didn't exist. thousands of americans lost their lives. we could have a hearing on that if you'd like. >> ifill: while the benghazi attack was the main focus, secretary clinton also turned her attention to upheaval elsewhere in north africa. >> benghazi did not happen in a vacuum. the arab volutions have scrambled power dynamics and shattered security forces across the region. instability in mali has created an expanding safe haven for terrorists who look to extend their influence and plot further attacks of the kind we saw just last week i
. >> ifill: democrat dick durbin of illinois accused republicans of applying a double standard. >> i do want to make one point for the record here about whether the american people are told everything right away, in the right way, so that they can be fully informed. and i'd like to refer to five words for them to reflect on: iraqi weapons of mass destruction. we were told by every level government here there were iraqi weapons of mass destruction that justified a war, the invasion...
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. >> you mentioned earlier there are just three foreign commercial officers in hong kong as senator durbin knows all too well there are only ten on the entire continent of darfur cut and would be great to work with you. we've also worked together before on the issue of poaching and the tragedy of wild life being held all across the continent that then helps finance the networks there is an area that we need to stand up and challenge china on being the largest market to a lot of wretchedness illegal product is going to be on the trip that i just to put senator mccain, senator whitehouse and the others, we visited a syrian refugee camp and heard very sharp feedback on their perception that the humanitarian aid we've provided so far and the more than $200 million of humanitarian aid that we have provided hasn't reached the people on the ground to go through damascus and the red crescent, but not the syrian opposition council. what would you do as the secretary to ensure that we are more effectively and visibly engaged in supporting the opposition that we've now recognized cracks >> and suppor
. >> you mentioned earlier there are just three foreign commercial officers in hong kong as senator durbin knows all too well there are only ten on the entire continent of darfur cut and would be great to work with you. we've also worked together before on the issue of poaching and the tragedy of wild life being held all across the continent that then helps finance the networks there is an area that we need to stand up and challenge china on being the largest market to a lot of...
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durbin: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from illinois. mr. durbin: i ask unanimous consent the quorum call be suspended. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. durbin: mr. president, i believe the business before the senate is the confirmation of john kerry as secretary of state which i would like to speak to. mr. president, i actually rise today in support of two senators, one former and one current, as america's secretary of state. last week, both were guests of the foreign relations committee which i served on and both did an outstanding job. secretary of state, former senator from new york, hillary clinton, has served the united states' interest with distinction. she championed a diversity of causes that strengthened our security and at the same time improved the lives of so many around the world, particularly women and children. secretary clinton leaves an incredible legacy in her diplomatic efforts, and there is no one more suited or more qualified to take up the ch
durbin: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from illinois. mr. durbin: i ask unanimous consent the quorum call be suspended. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. durbin: mr. president, i believe the business before the senate is the confirmation of john kerry as secretary of state which i would like to speak to. mr. president, i actually rise today in support of two senators, one former and one current, as america's secretary of state. last week, both were guests of the...
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we'll talk about all of that with two senate leaders, dick durbin and one of the top republicans in the senate. >> chris, i found it interesting, i don't know what's going to happen with the republican party. we had the winter meetings with the gop and bobby jindal saying the republicans have to stop being the party of stupid. >> that's right. that is what he said. obviously one of the things they point to were a couple of candidates for the senate republicans who talked about rape as legitimate rape. i think the party hasn't dealt with the central issue, and that is while its conservative principles, they still believe and they may be right, it's fundamentally a center right country, i think they get defined by what it's against, gay marriage or taxes on anybody, even people making over a million dollars a year, and they have to find a way, and i think they realize this, but it's hard to do when you're in opposition and there isn't a single leader to express what they're for. and to make a message that is appealing to a lot of people. for instance, on the issue of immigration reform. t
we'll talk about all of that with two senate leaders, dick durbin and one of the top republicans in the senate. >> chris, i found it interesting, i don't know what's going to happen with the republican party. we had the winter meetings with the gop and bobby jindal saying the republicans have to stop being the party of stupid. >> that's right. that is what he said. obviously one of the things they point to were a couple of candidates for the senate republicans who talked about rape...
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so did senator menendez and senator dick durbin today. >> peter alexander thank you so much from the white house. we will come back to you later in the show. >>> the other big battles between president obama and republicans are mostly budget focused. on march 1 one month from this friday sequester cuts kick in. it is $1.2 trillion. those are cuts to military and discretionary spending. paul ryan says don't expect a last minute deal or any deal at all. >> i think the sequester is going to happen because that $1.2 trillion in spending cuts we can't lose those. >> joining me now lynn sweet and david who covers the white house for the washington post. good sunday to both of you. let's start with the claim from paul ryan. $1.2 trillion in cuts said to take effect march 1. paul ryan indicating this time there will be no 11th hour deal. >> it is just a bargain position and it is not going to necessarily unfold that way. there are no absolute right now. it is early in yet another chapter of the on going rangles we have been having. so i would put no more into it. it is a prediction and i don
so did senator menendez and senator dick durbin today. >> peter alexander thank you so much from the white house. we will come back to you later in the show. >>> the other big battles between president obama and republicans are mostly budget focused. on march 1 one month from this friday sequester cuts kick in. it is $1.2 trillion. those are cuts to military and discretionary spending. paul ryan says don't expect a last minute deal or any deal at all. >> i think the...
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durbin for his courtesy in light of another engagement i have. mr. president, i also rise to join my colleague from alabama, to join many others, to express real concern on this topic of illegal immigration and the ne need, the desperate need, to fix this problem, to solve this problem. mr. president, i believe we all want to cherish and hold up and continue the proud tradition of this country which is founded on immigration. mr. president, one of the many things that makes america unique is that we are a nation of all of us immigrants. none of us somehow have some blood oath or blood tie to this land that goes back from time immemorial. we all came here relatively recently, in the grand scheme of things, from other lands, all of our families. we are a nation of immigrants and immigration, and we chair risch thacherishthat and we cel. but, of course, mr. president, historically that has been a system of legal immigration. and it's so worrisome to me and so many others that over the last 30 years in particular that has really evolved into a wide-open,
durbin for his courtesy in light of another engagement i have. mr. president, i also rise to join my colleague from alabama, to join many others, to express real concern on this topic of illegal immigration and the ne need, the desperate need, to fix this problem, to solve this problem. mr. president, i believe we all want to cherish and hold up and continue the proud tradition of this country which is founded on immigration. mr. president, one of the many things that makes america unique is...
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>> you mentioned earlier there's three foreign commercial service officers in hong kong, as senator durbin knows all too well, there are only 10 on the entire continent of africa. we worked together before on the issue of poaching and the tragedy of wildlife being killed across the continent which helps fns transnational chemical and terrorist networks and that's an area where we need to challenge china on being the largest mrkt to which a lot of illegal product is going. on the trip i took with senator mccain and the others you referenced, we visiting a syrian refugee camp and heard very sharp feedback on their perception that the humanitarian aid we provided so far, the more than $200 million we provided, has not reached the people on the ground, has gone through damascus and the red crescent but not through the syrian opposition council. what would you do as secretary to ensure we are more effectively and visibly engaged in supporting the opposition we have now recognized. >> in supporting the opposition in -- >> syria. >> well. there's a discussion going on right now about other kinds
>> you mentioned earlier there's three foreign commercial service officers in hong kong, as senator durbin knows all too well, there are only 10 on the entire continent of africa. we worked together before on the issue of poaching and the tragedy of wildlife being killed across the continent which helps fns transnational chemical and terrorist networks and that's an area where we need to challenge china on being the largest mrkt to which a lot of illegal product is going. on the trip i...
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democrats on the panel are chuck schumer of new york, dick durbin of illinois and bob menendez of new jersey and colorado's michael bennet. republicans are john mccain, south carolina's lindsey graham, marco rubio of florida and jeff flake of arizona. this comes as president obama flies to las vegas to outline his vision for immigration. senator durbin says immigration reform, a comprehensive plan is long overdue. >> we are committed to a comprehensive approach to finally in this country have an immigration law we can live with. we've virtually going for 25 years without a clear statement about immigration policy. that is unacceptable in this nation of immigrants. >> reporter: the plan also calls for easier entry for immigrants who have math, science and engineering skills. bill? bill: there is a lot of politics laced to this entire issue. how do the politics figure into this proposal, steve? >> reporter: first it comes during an important window of opportunity before the midterm elections of 2014 get underway, before all the campaigning gets underway. it comes just after president ob
democrats on the panel are chuck schumer of new york, dick durbin of illinois and bob menendez of new jersey and colorado's michael bennet. republicans are john mccain, south carolina's lindsey graham, marco rubio of florida and jeff flake of arizona. this comes as president obama flies to las vegas to outline his vision for immigration. senator durbin says immigration reform, a comprehensive plan is long overdue. >> we are committed to a comprehensive approach to finally in this country...
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senator durbin is part of the democratic leadership. he's been a great champion of the cause over many years. is also a member of the judiciary committee to which this bill will go. senator chuck schumer who carried the original assault bill in the house. he knows this issue backwards and forward. connecticut senators, richard blumenthal and chris murphy who have been so diligent in comforting the families of newtown. gentleman, if you would come forward. thank you. >> thank you, senator feinstein. i want to thank you for your commitment to this issue over the years. i want to thank my colleague and friend senator schumer for the same. and carolyn mccarthy your words touch our hearts as so many victims who stand and fight for change do. she did more than just speak out, she ran for office to make sure her voice would be heard in the halls of congress. i want to also thank those who are here today, particularly law enforcement. we cannot do this without you. we need to have your validation on what we're seating out today. so many others
senator durbin is part of the democratic leadership. he's been a great champion of the cause over many years. is also a member of the judiciary committee to which this bill will go. senator chuck schumer who carried the original assault bill in the house. he knows this issue backwards and forward. connecticut senators, richard blumenthal and chris murphy who have been so diligent in comforting the families of newtown. gentleman, if you would come forward. thank you. >> thank you, senator...
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a group of eight, four democrats, charles schumer, dick durbin, and republicans include john mccain and marco rubio. it includes pathway to citizenship provided the borders are secured. reforming the current system to attract the best and brightest. an employment verification system. improving the process for admitting workers in the future. all four of those things could be a huge stumbling block. it comes one day before the president himself announces his own immigration proposal. spoke earlier with congressman luis gutierrez, a democrat from illinois. and congressman mario diaz-balart, a republican from the state of florida. here's what he said. congressman, gutierrez, i'm going to begin with you if i can. you met with the president on friday. did he know this was coming? of that list that we've talked about, points that are likely in this proposal, what do you think is the biggest sticking point? >> well, look, he did know, and the important thing of friday's meeting, quite honestly, is that the president said he's going to make this his top priority, his number one priority. just s
a group of eight, four democrats, charles schumer, dick durbin, and republicans include john mccain and marco rubio. it includes pathway to citizenship provided the borders are secured. reforming the current system to attract the best and brightest. an employment verification system. improving the process for admitting workers in the future. all four of those things could be a huge stumbling block. it comes one day before the president himself announces his own immigration proposal. spoke...
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illinois senator dick durbin. marsha blackburn and bob menendez, all weighing in on major proposals happening right now. >>> plus, is your college education paying off? why you may be overqualified for your job. something no one has ever said to me, actually. >>> one of my favorites, director and screen writer behind "silver linings playbook" will be here. >> have you seen it? >> i haven't. looking forward to it. >> oh, that and "argo," my favorites. >> thank you, john. >>> the threat of powerful thunderstorms maybe tornadoes, jennifer delgado, tracking the extreme weather threat for us. so much to report, give me the lowdown. >> that's right. seeing severe storms popping up through parts of eastern texas and into central and western parts of oklahoma. we have a tornado watch in effect until noon central time. now, we're talking about some of the storms becoming very strong and some isolated tornadoes popping up. you have to see for yourself, a lot more lightning starting to pop up and down toward the south, up th
illinois senator dick durbin. marsha blackburn and bob menendez, all weighing in on major proposals happening right now. >>> plus, is your college education paying off? why you may be overqualified for your job. something no one has ever said to me, actually. >>> one of my favorites, director and screen writer behind "silver linings playbook" will be here. >> have you seen it? >> i haven't. looking forward to it. >> oh, that and "argo," my...
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illinois senator dick durbin and senator bob corker both on the committee to oversee that confirmation. they will be with chris coming up this sunday. bill: we've been watching this picture from cairo, egypt, now. this is the second year anniversary of the ousting of hosni mubarak. we were watching tahrir square last hour, this appears to be the military in egypt responding to those who were allegedly commemorating the date of the revolution, responding now with tear gas-fired back in the other direction. this has gone back and forth now. what you see, 5:18 in the evening. you're coming up on dusk there in egypt. we'll see what nighttime holds. in the past sometimes this is like the time of day. it is friday. it is after prayers. you see the camera come down to reveal just how many people gathered in the streets of the not quite sure which way this is going but we want to share that with you and let you know we're watching that in cairo. that is happening now. martha: and the mystery behind a bizarre hoax gets more and more curious the more we learn. look? >> i just want to let you kno
illinois senator dick durbin and senator bob corker both on the committee to oversee that confirmation. they will be with chris coming up this sunday. bill: we've been watching this picture from cairo, egypt, now. this is the second year anniversary of the ousting of hosni mubarak. we were watching tahrir square last hour, this appears to be the military in egypt responding to those who were allegedly commemorating the date of the revolution, responding now with tear gas-fired back in the other...
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senator durbin. rex madam secretary, thank you for being here. four years ago, in number of your colleagues encouraged you to take on this responsibility. believing he would have a profound impact on the world -- you would have a profound impact on the world and you have. thank you. i also want to say word on behalf of ambassador rice, an extraordinary individual. u.s. serve this country well. some of the criticism heaped on her was unfair and the not reflect the fact she was reporting the best information she had available at the time. as you have said, more information became davis -- available and it was reported. i do want to make a point about whether the american people are told everything right way in the right way so they can be fully informed. i would like to refer to five words for them to reflect on -- iraqui weapons of mass destruction. we were told by every level of government here there were iraqi weapons of mass destruction to testify in a war. we're still searching for those weapons. they did not exist. thousands of americans lost
senator durbin. rex madam secretary, thank you for being here. four years ago, in number of your colleagues encouraged you to take on this responsibility. believing he would have a profound impact on the world -- you would have a profound impact on the world and you have. thank you. i also want to say word on behalf of ambassador rice, an extraordinary individual. u.s. serve this country well. some of the criticism heaped on her was unfair and the not reflect the fact she was reporting the best...
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senator schumer, senator durbin, on the republican side, senator mccain, marco rubio, coming out with a plain before the president unveils his. tomorrow the president is going to jet to las vegas to unveil his immigration plan. these senators putting out a marker. here are the three big points of this plan. and this is going to be the biggest debate on immigration in six years since back in 2007 when president bush's plan was deeted. he defeated. here are the three big paths. it will provide a path to legal citizenship for the people in the country illegally. that's dependent on increasing border security before that happened and some other procedural safeguards. and three, there's going to be a little faster path to citizenship for seasonal agricultural workers and for young people who are brought to the country illegally. so that's the nod to the dream act that's so popular on the left. >> andrea, what chances do a major plan like this have of getting through congress? >> i think better than ever. and the real sadness here is that john mccain, lindsey graham and others are totally b
senator schumer, senator durbin, on the republican side, senator mccain, marco rubio, coming out with a plain before the president unveils his. tomorrow the president is going to jet to las vegas to unveil his immigration plan. these senators putting out a marker. here are the three big points of this plan. and this is going to be the biggest debate on immigration in six years since back in 2007 when president bush's plan was deeted. he defeated. here are the three big paths. it will provide a...
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the president's second term agenda and of course this court of appeals ruling, two key senators, dick durbin, democrat of illinois and bob mccoy. and cops wanted him for trashing hotel rooms and randy quaid ran for the border and now canada is giving him the boot. what next? >> sorry, clark. >> ainsley: for these girls, it's is family affair. and they brought a championship home. the four sisters, quads, next. ♪ and i honestly didn't think i would ever quit. [ male announcer ] along with support, chantix is proven to help people quit smoking. it reduces the urge to smoke. it put me at ease that you could smoke on the first week. [ male announcer ] some people had changes in behavior, thinking or mood, hostility, agitation, depressed mood and suicidal thoughts or actions while taking or after stopping chantix. if you notice any of these stop taking chantix and call your doctor right away. tell your doctor about any history of depression or other mental health problems, which could get worse while taking chantix. don't take chantix if you've had a serious allergic or skin reaction to it. if
the president's second term agenda and of course this court of appeals ruling, two key senators, dick durbin, democrat of illinois and bob mccoy. and cops wanted him for trashing hotel rooms and randy quaid ran for the border and now canada is giving him the boot. what next? >> sorry, clark. >> ainsley: for these girls, it's is family affair. and they brought a championship home. the four sisters, quads, next. ♪ and i honestly didn't think i would ever quit. [ male announcer ]...
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durbin: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from illinois. mr. durbin: i ask unanimous consent the quorum call be suspended. the presiding officer: without objection, so ordered. mr. durbin: sciewns the senate proceed to a period of morning business with senators permit permit -- permitted permitted. i ask unanimous consent that the proceedings of the inaugural ceremony be printed in the record. the presiding officer: without objection, so ordered. mr. durbin: i understand there are two bills at the desk. i ask for their first reading en bloc. the presiding officer: the clerk will read the titles of the bills en bloc. the clerk: s. 47, a bill to reauthorize the violence against women act of 1994. h.r. 152, an act making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending september 30, 2013, to improve and streamline disaster assistance for hurricane sandy and for other purposes. mr. durbin: i ask for a second reading en bloc and i object to my own request en bloc. the presiding o
durbin: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from illinois. mr. durbin: i ask unanimous consent the quorum call be suspended. the presiding officer: without objection, so ordered. mr. durbin: sciewns the senate proceed to a period of morning business with senators permit permit -- permitted permitted. i ask unanimous consent that the proceedings of the inaugural ceremony be printed in the record. the presiding officer: without objection, so ordered. mr. durbin: i understand there...